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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
A nostalgic note contrasts modern compact kitchens with older, roomier spaces. The author urges preserving ample kitchen space to foster family life and daily conversations with the mother of the home, even as living areas grow more elegant.
The Financial Post forecasts a strong 1949 Christmas shopping season with growing supplies and variety. Canadian-made goods increase in range and quantity while prices stay largely unchanged. Retail sales rise 7 percent through eight months, though department store weekly figures lag the prior year in three weeks.
A 1949 Remembrance Day meditation urges individuals and the nation to use two minutes of silence to seek God’s guidance for enduring peace. The piece calls for honest self-examination and a shared commitment to prevent future sacrifices.
Chasley plans a temporary High School at 66500 cost funded by insurance. The structure will be an H shape with wings 135 and 129 feet long, 28 feet wide, joined by a 60 foot cross section housing offices and facilities. It will use an oil furnace and steam heating as conditions return to normal.
The 1949 crop report shows Ontario's farm output remains well above the ten year average and far ahead of most years, though hay and forage suffered from droughts. A heavy corn crop helps fill silos for livestock, reflecting the province's diversified agriculture and resilience after an early discouraging season.
The piece reflects on Remembrance Day and World War I anniversaries, Halloween, and upcoming municipal elections urging citizen involvement. It cites a Windsor Star view on CN R leadership and debates the merit of hiring a non–railway executive as CN presidency candidate.
Notices from Love of The Free Press dated November 1898 include stock bargains by Symon Hron, farm changes with John Walter and Park Avenue moves, Reverend Cook’s relocation, a flour mill engine upgrade by Cheyne Bros, new teachers for Nassagewega No 6 and No 2, a wedding Akins Matthews in Acton, and obituaries for Dugald Mc Tavish of Ospringe.
The article notes a large arena plan as a heroic undertaking. Mises M Hickey of Gananoque buys the shoe business of Mr HOT. Harrison reports a church service and a Young People program at the Baptist church. Acton lodge members enjoyed a fraternal visit to Broadview Lodge in Toronto. Liberal Progressive candidate Thomas A Hinkelock defeats Conservative Milmer by 124 votes. Worden Church Street Adamn oon is referenced with a late October event.
Five year old Janey asks if people are born from dust and return to it at death. The mother confirms the idea, and Janey observes puzzling activity under a bed where someone seems to be coming or going.
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